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February 23rd, 2005

11:53 pm - Pointlessness, This is Today was a loverly, loverly day! I have not updated in a long time. Whoa. I changed my picture to Richard Simmons. It seemed fun at the time. But, I hope no one gets their hopes up thinking that Rich has joined the livejournal club. Perhaps he is a livejournal user, but this is not his name. Sixteen days 'til I leave for Wales! Sooooo excited for soooo many reasons!!!! I had a lot of school work this week, but it is basically over. So, I am very, very happy right now. Happy Birthday, Katie!! We went to Texas Roadhouse for her 20th. It was a great time. I am a creature of habit and shower at midnight everyday...I must be hoppin' in. Bye errbody (in da club). Current Mood: lovin' life Current Music: Eric's keyboarding

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January 14th, 2005

11:42 pm - Friday With NO Class No classes on Fridays...life is good! Just sitting in my room while my friends sing broadway tunes...or something. There's no business like show business--or so they say. Last night, Jill and I went to the Oasis to join some of our friends and listen to a super-talented guy from our floor. However, when walking in, I immediately saw I had forgotten very important ingredients for a good night. I had forgotten my bar clothes and to straighten my hair. I was wearing my homemade t-shirt with "Sexy Joel". It was incredibly packed, so we just ran to the back and talked among ourselves. It seemed reasonable to leave, so we did. I really had nothing to talk about...still don't. So, I should probably end this entry. Have a great day everyone! Current Mood: pleased Current Music: My ultra-musical friends

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January 11th, 2005

10:29 am - Time is on my Side Just got finished with my first class of the day. We got out early, but, of course, not early enough for me to go back to my room and make it to my next class on time. So, I was left with few options. That is why I am updating my livejournal. It was this or a Smoothie from the Union, and I definitely do not need it! It is kind of fun to be going to classes. And, it probably will be for the first couple weeks. After that...I will feel really dumb for having written this. And, I will probably delete this portion of the entry. My public relations teacher is very funny. She introduced herself by talking about her thighs and how she has been trying for so long to break them up, but they refuse to get a divorce. So, she is on a serious diet. We should not be alarmed if she looks at any of our body parts longingly. It is only because she wants to eat us. Sounds scary, but it was actually very funny. Megan is coming today, and I am very excited for that. After this visit, I will not be seeing her for a long time. UNI will not be the same, but that's life. Oh my goodness. I was in Lang today, and a girl fell down an ENTIRE flight of stairs (she didn't just trip or stumble on a few). Instead of bawling her eyes out, which she should have done because it looked so painful, she fled immediately. I think she thought we were all going to make fun of her (which is what I would have thought myself), but that was definitely not the case. We would have been only sympathetic. Poor thing. Joel, Zach, Jeremy, Jill, and I played Apples to Apples last night. It was a very fun game, and I think, if people will keep playing with me, that I could become obsessed. Well, it's time for class. Hopefully this one will dismiss early as well. That is always a hope in the beginning of the semester. But, the professors usually crush the dream immediately. Current Mood: mellow

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September 13th, 2004

11:12 pm - This One's For You Well, Mom, I know how much you've been dying for me to update, so I will. Talking to you daily makes it difficult for me to find a way to amuse you with some story you have never heard. You have heard them all. I was very worried about a book report that is due tomorrow. So, the minute I woke up this morning, I was thinking about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. The book was not at the book store last week, and I have to have it ready by tomorrow?!?!?! But, the greatest thing happened. I found it USED at the book store. Used books are the BOMB!! And, amazingly enough, I got it read and wrote a report about it today! You can hold the applause. My whole "rubber band wrist snapping, psychological, painful, life changing, behavior modification" project is going well. Before you know it, I will be a scarred, but...satisfied. Current Mood: productive

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May 20th, 2004

05:26 pm - A Fine Day it is Woke up this morning at 11:00, and the sick part is that I had to set an alarm for 9:00 and snooze it several times. Isn't it weird how getting up early is something you have to do A LOT to finally become adjusted to it, but sleeping in takes one day to become your lifestyle? Erin Sigmund and I went on a long walk that was oh so fun. We sweat like hogs, and I felt that walk was a great work out. I really missed our long "walk-talks!" It is so funny because we both start talking so passionately, quickly, and loudly about really small matters, and this causes our walking speed to increase greatly. Can't really explain it, but it makes walking quite a work out. I have decided that I really, honestly, and sincerely do not like most teenagers. The other day, for instance, every table of old people I had tipped me well above 20%, five or six dollars each. And, of course, the table of snotty, ugly teenage girls gave me a buck. Thanks! I must request that no teenagers sit in my section. I know I sound bitter, but it is only because...I am. Joel left a message on my answering machine the other day. If you are reading this, I miss you so much that I would stick two hot dogs in my pants and start wagging them around if it meant I could see you. HEHEHE! Your message was COMEDY. Hope to talk to you someday. Well, I must get back to watching tv. I love my life. Bye, everyone! Current Mood: giggly

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May 16th, 2004

11:30 pm - Sum Sum Summer Time I shall find time for the little things in life like a little Livejournal once in a while. I have enjoyed my summer break thus far and am looking forward to more "doingnothingness" that lies ahead. Being back home has been nice and the return of Erin from Texas is G-r-e-a-t. Rebecca, her friend from Texas, is wonderful, much sweeter than I anticipated. Not to say Erin would choose poor friends. I just did not expect to like her immediately the way I did. I have started my summer job at the Irish Pub, Bennigans. It has been great fun, and I think I will enjoy my three month career as a waitress. I do love to talk to people, and I am getting along quite well with my new co-workers. And, basically, I feel I am just getting paid to socialize. Heck, it's just like college...only the exact opposite. I paid UNI thousands of dollars for the opportunity to socialize. And, now Bennigans is paying me very little (thank goodness for tips) to socialize. I see a strong resemblance here. There is little to say. But, I felt guilty for completely abandoning my old lifestyle. College Jessica is gone. My every day based solely around my computer kind of life, gone. The studying, the up all nights, gone. Piazza food, gone. I miss you, Piazza and Biscotti's. You were great friends, and I am sorry we had to part. Well, I must go get my twelve hours + of sleep or I might die. Good night. Current Mood: cheerful

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April 27th, 2004

05:06 pm - What's the Deal? I didn't update for months and months. Now come Finals, and I just want to update everyday. Avoidance, avoidance, avoidance I was quite productive today, actually, in a lounging sort of way. I love being in sweats, studying on the floor. There is just something about it that feels great. Where's my art?...and all my breakable decor? Oh yea, all that has been packed away, and I live in a prison now. They really need to "debrick" these rooms. Think how much lovelier the world would be with wood or plastered walls. Thanks, UNI! Well, there is so much to do. Sorry, LJ. Current Mood: happy

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01:53 am - Go Me So, I spent the entire night packing up my room. I guess I must be really excited to get out of here. We still have over a week left, and there is nothing left in my room other than this computer, my bed, and 800 black garbage bags (filled with all my stuff) provided by the lovable UNI. I've used so many of those bags over the past year. The journey back to the use of the black garbage bags I have come to love oh so much... (If this were a television show, the screen would now become blurred along the edges) I started the year off taking my clothes home to be washed in a hamper. That plan failed when I drug the hamper repeatedly on the ground. It was road burned to its death. So, I started using these black bags, and I have been devouring them like candy ever since. I suppose I've only used about $1,000 worth, and I give the school much more money than that. I will miss the availability of those bags. One more speech and a few more tests, and it's over! I do feel like I have had a great year and made many great friendships. But, I am ready to go home!!!! Life should not be absent of parents and dogs. It is just unnatural. Current Mood: productive

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April 25th, 2004

02:26 am - Rivsmeist My day was good...great...perfect. I am sooo not accustomed to leaving my room ever. So, today was quite the break in norm. Gotta love it! I woke early to my blaring alarm at 10:30 this morning (Early to me, OK?!). And, Joel and I headed to Iowa City for our day of corn dog, carnival-style fun. We visited a petting zoo (I mean the word "zoo" in the least degree possible). I never saw the owner, but I can picture him, and he is toothless. These animals travel around in a rusty trailer. What a sad, sad life. Anyway, the baby goat was smaller than a chicken. Much smaller. It was more like a rabbit, and it was cuter than crap. Speaking of crap, I saw a donkey pee. Very interesting. No matter how hard I pushed, I could never pee so forcefully. You must see that sometime in your lifetime. We went to a Ragstock, which is basically a clothing store that is all the good clothes at Salvation Army and nothing more. Went coffee shoppin'. That was fun and quite collegey. We went to the opening of a radio station...er...something...not really sure. All I remember is the free pizza that was to die for. Who loves Kettle Corn? I do. I do. One of the times that was most fun was seeing 13 Going on 30. I LOVE TEENY BOPPER MOVIES. Yes, I am small minded. Whatever. Anyway, it was good even though I could eat a hamburger in the time it took to develop the entire plot. And, trust me, I can mow down a hamburger quite quickly. Oh yeah, took an ice cold shower this morning and spent the day in the freezing rain. My body has just adjusted to being cold, and that is quite unusual. There is so much more to this day, but it is all stuff that will not sound as good written as it did when it happened. You know how that is. Thanks Joel and friends for a great day. Current Mood: cold

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April 23rd, 2004

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April 21st, 2004

10:31 pm - *sigh* Today was quite eventful. Spent 2 1/2 hours in the library...every student's dream. I tripped over my feet four times--yes, four. Our brains can process so much information, such complex data, so quickly. How can 'right then left then right then left' motions be so easily confused with some weird foot scuffing thing? Hmmmm..... I changed my major. I used to be a biology major ("I am going to be a doctor!"). Now, my major is undeclared ("I am going nowhere. I'm so confused!!! Get me out of here!"). Oh my goodness!!! I saw the cutest thing in the entire world today. On campus, I saw a guy walking a GOAT on a LEASH!!! Can you believe that??? A baby goat on a leash! AWWWWWW!!!! Well, I shall go on with life now. Bye! Current Mood: confused Current Music: N*SYNC--Yes, the CD that came out when I was in 8th grade.

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April 15th, 2004

06:20 pm - Oh, What a Day Today was a stresssssful day. Not for me, really, but it seems like everyone I know is having some kind of trauma/heavy load right now. As usual, I am pretty emotionless, and I wish I could respond better to their troubles. Hope you all are doing well. Tonight shall be more eventful than usual. I actually have plans...not big ones (or really plans that anyone else in the world would consider plans), but sure beats nothing. Tonight in my biomedical class, an ophthalmologist came in to talk about all the different eye diseases. We saw tons of slides of people with some nasty stuff in their eyes. Make me puke, why don't you?! Hope I don't wake up tomorrow with thick, dark red blood covering my entire eyeball. Well, I need to get back to...well...nothing. I just want to stop. Current Mood: blank Current Music: Toxic by Britney Spears

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April 13th, 2004

07:32 pm - I'm Updating, Pea Brain Went home for a little Easter visit...and I just decided not to come back. How irresponsible!!! I had a great weekend. Made me want summer real bad (like a hot dog). I guess there is a reason I don't update, Pea Brain. Hmmmmmm.... Current Mood: Boring

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April 5th, 2004

01:17 am - Daylight Savings Time is Nasty I had a good weekend, and though I did nothing, it felt eventful. Friday I cleaned my room for about 8 hours straight. Does that make me a freak? Spending my entire Friday night in scrubs walking around with Furniture Polish and a feather duster? Nahh. It needed to be done. Each and every drawer was cleaned out. My mom would be so proud. Megan and Robbie came to visit. That was fun. We basically just talked and rollerbladed all weekend. PERFECT! One of the top funny and ironic moments in my life: teaching my genius, ultra-talented friend, Juan, (age 18) how to rollerblade. COMEDY! "Glide your legs. Right. Left. Right. Left" Instead he starts lifting them and swooping backward in a very rough manner. How is that the same thing? You got me! :) Went to Joel's house today to pick up some of his home videos. What a cute child! Big blue eyes and the exact personality he has today. At his birthday party (turning six), he opens a card from his friend. "Oh, Jerry. How nice. A dot to dot." In the most adult-like voice in the world. Crack me up, why don't you?!? Well, thank you, Daylight Savings Time. It is now 1:15. And, you are forcing me to go to bed against my will. Well, I guess sleeping is never against my will, but still. Good night. Current Mood: happy

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April 1st, 2004

02:10 pm - B-e-a-u-tiful What a wonderful day today! It is sooo nice outside. I am not that social of a person, so I don't really hear about life outside of my little bubble. But, during classes I hear crazy things that just make me freak out. Like about people who cheat and all that crappy stuff. It seems like people are so accepting of it, and I just kind of allow myself to adapt to the fact that most guys cheat. I guess I don't need to worry about it right now because it's not like I will be married anytime soon. But, it is just one of those things that makes you wonder. My classes are going well, and I feel like I don't do enough even though I get everything done. I'll just be sitting there feeling guilty for not studying or doing a report, but there is nothing for me to be doing. I am very grateful for this. Woo hoo! I haven't visited Johnni, my love, for a few days. I hope nobody bought him, 'cause I definitely want to visit him a lot this weekend. I could really just pretend he is my pet without paying the $550. I'll start bring him little sweater vests...or something. Well, here comes my guilt. I really should get something done or at least think about what I could potentially get done. Current Mood: grateful Current Music: Night Ranger

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March 31st, 2004

10:14 am - Thank Ya Thanks, Amy, for the photoshoot. Now I can have an artsy picture to put in my lj like everyone else. Sorry about my pupils. :) Current Mood: thankful

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March 29th, 2004

06:30 pm - Miss You, Johnni It's been so long, Livejournal. I apologize. Hope your feelings are not hurt. Today was a great day. Poor unfortunate Joel (in pain, in need)'s car got towed again. So, I took him to the towing place, which looked like a scene from Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Scariness! Went shopping with Juan, Jill, and Joel at Kohl's, then out to pet stores with Juan... OH MY GOODNESS! I fell in love today. <3 <3 <3 With the sweetest, most adorable dog in the entire world!!!! It was tiny and was not supposed to grow much more. Juan and I seriously considered keeping it in a dorm. However, Johnni (we named him) cost $550. AHHHHHH! So, I guess the plans of keeping an animal (other than a hamster) in the dorms did not work out so well. G, I miss him. Not much to say, LJ. Sorry. Current Mood: giddy Current Music: Alanis Morrisette

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March 5th, 2004

03:27 pm - Weekend! Oh! How I enjoy the weekends. Not that they are terribly different from the weekdays, but they just give me a good feeling. That is what they are intended to do, I suppose. I am looking forward to Spring Break as well. One more week, baby! I was really getting excited because I was going to go visit Erin, my favorite friend, in Texas. But, the plans fell through, so I am kind of bummed out. But, I am sure I will just have a nice, relaxing time. Juan and I went to Wal-Mart last night at midnight. What's new? We talked to our favorite cashier...same ol', same ol'. Taco Bell--the exact same thing. I wonder if we all will ever get sick of our routines...hmmm...naw. Current Mood: happy Current Music: Spend My Time, by Clint Black

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March 4th, 2004

03:17 pm - Light? What is that? I am a lazy slob, and that is for sure. I take four hour naps daily. I wake up for class and meals, and that is all. Today, I told my self that I was not going to take a nap. A couple hours later, there I was...STILL pushing the snooze button. Last night, Vegas decided all during the night that she was tired of her cage...or tired of me sleeping peacefully. So, she climbed to the top of her cage and scratched and scratched for hours and hours. So, I woke up and put her in her "bed" as if she would be like, "Thanks, Jess. I just needed tucked in. I will go to bed now." HA! Instead, the noises continued, and I just had to block them out. And, anyone who knows me, knows most things (...all things) can be blocked out when I am sleeping. Sorry, neighbors! I just realized that the lack of awake time in my life has caused me to base this entire entry around sleeping. I shall write at another time when I have been up for longer than two hours in a row and can find something interesting to talk about. Current Mood: sleepy Current Music: Remember When, by Alan Jackson

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February 27th, 2004

01:29 pm - " Doing what you love is not always what people love you doing." -J. Hole My list of things to do today: -Sign up for class (check) -Drop class (check) -Clean room (check) -Do laundry (check) -Decide what I want to do for the rest of my life (ummm) Hmmmmm...confusion, indecision...what's new in my world? I know what I want, but I don't. Crazy mess!! I am going to the Brooks and Dunn concert tonight! So, I am listening to my B&D cd in preparation. The concert will be fun, but we shall see how the company works out. It is the weekend, so I am sooo pumped! Gotta love the weekends. Big Montana: $4, Big Montana Meal: $6, hanging out with friends and not being stressed: priceless. Current Mood: anxious Current Music: Brooks and Dunn

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